Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian university of 1030 students, which models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. It is a place of serious study, honest questions, and critical engagement, all in the context of a liberal arts community that honors the primacy of Jesus Christ, the priority of Scripture, the pursuit of Truth, and the practice of Wisdom. Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers over 30 majors ranging from business and management to pre-med, education, and nursing.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is located in Tulsa and has its main campus in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on the old estate of H.V. Foster. The university originated in colleges in Kansas and Colorado. It was established in Bartlesville in 1959 as Central Pilgrim College. In 1972 it became an accredited four year liberal arts college known as Bartlesville Wesleyan College (BWC). In 2001 BWC officially became Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OWU).

Oklahoma Wesleyan University was named in the 2008 edition of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report as the #7 Top Tier Regional Best Baccalaureate College in the western region. This is the fifth year in a row that OWU has received such significant standing and represents a move from 15th two years ago, to 12th last year and now 7th.

Online Degrees

The Bachelor of Science in Church Administration and Leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Church Administration and Leadership is designed for the purpose of equipping individuals for effective church, parachurch ministry or the administration of such ministry. In addition to core courses, students complete a major project, applying leadership principles within a Christian organization. This project serves as a connection between study and experiential learning, focusing on leadership principles that are based on sound biblical, theological, and sociological principles. A crucial feature of this program is the case study project that applies course work to life roles, particularly the ministry environment. Working with an instructor, students select and investigate an organizational problem and use models, concepts, and analytical skills to identify appropriate solutions for a problem.

Accreditation

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is accredited by The North Central Association (NCA), the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).